The negative power of unspoken words

[shof]

_ I would someone to explain how YG making three college world series appearance with UL is less than TR making one?

Also, can someone explain LSU's 13-3 series record if UL is the superior program? _

Well, if you'd read and comprehended the article, you'd have seen that YG lost about 8 of her first 9 against LSU. I suspect their program was more established than when USL started their program. I'd research it; but I really don't GAD - that's ancient history.

Like someone else mentioned - it wasn't so much that YG left for LSU as it was "how" she left. A little PC savvy would have gone a long way in making the departure to LSU more palatable. She wasn't the first to take that path. Remember Jerry Simmons (the very successful USL tennis coach)? He left for LSU, and you didn't see anywhere near the nastiness. Just like YG, he recognized that he could be more successful at LSU with their resources; but he didn't rub it in everyone's noses (that I recall) when he left.

Shof

[4LSU]

_ I don't recall any Cajun saying UL is the superior program. Someone may have, but if so, I missed it. Cajuns may have had the better program before before LSU started putting resources into softball but that is not the case now. If you look at results from an accomplishments/resources ratio perspective, then the Cajuns are competitive. _

You guys are much more than simply "competive" in softball and you are a player on the national scene. I think most reasonable LSU fans have no problem seeing that as a fact.

As to the "traitor" thing, why is it ok for a coach to move from the Cowboys to the Cajuns without having a negative label affixed to their back but not ok to move from the Cajuns to the Tigers?

Best of luck to both teams in the regional.

[Sonsissymia]

_ You guys are much more than simply "competive" in softball and you are a player on the national scene. I think most reasonable LSU fans have no problem seeing that as a fact.

As to the "traitor" thing, why is it ok for a coach to move from the Cowboys to the Cajuns without having a negative label affixed to their back but not ok to move from the Cajuns to the Tigers?

Best of luck to both teams in the regional. _

they sure love their "traitor" Soto, don't they? i tell you again, you have GOT to love this site.

[Hammer58]

_ You guys are much more than simply "competive" in softball and you are a player on the national scene. I think most reasonable LSU fans have no problem seeing that as a fact.

As to the "traitor" thing, why is it ok for a coach to move from the Cowboys to the Cajuns without having a negative label affixed to their back but not ok to move from the Cajuns to the Tigers?

Best of luck to both teams in the regional. _

How about addressing that first paragraph specifically to grandcoteaukitty?

As for the second, Robe did have ties here as a player. And if folks in lake chuck think Robe is a traitor to them I won't argue that point. But when Robe left Ryan Street he didn't do things or say things to damage their program. And as everyone has pointed out it was more the way Yvette left, the things she said and did to hurt the UL program than it is that she left. And I'll admit, where she left for does add to the situation.

[Cover2]

_ I have a friend whose mom was real tight with Yvette when she was here. They think that she's the best thing since sliced bread. Their claim is that "she wasn't given anything to work with when she was here." I'm pretty sure the Loteif's have gotten nothing more. Also, I know this guy named Tony who has done more than Yvette could have ever dreamed of doing. (with the same nickel and dime budget may I add) I am all for making a decision for the best of yourself and your family, but you have to realize that those decisions will bring out your true colors. _

Rage, let's think about this for a minute. Tony has done a outstanding job with the baseball program, but Yvette started her program from nothing and with nothing. She had the Cajuns competing against extremely strong opponents year in and year out, culminating in College World Series appearances and numerous accolades. To imply that what she accomplished while with the Cajuns is insignificant would be quite a mistake.

As for being a traitor, answer this question for me. Had she gone to coach at Southern Miss, would you still be this upset? I think she is a great coach and motivator, and hold no animosity towards her for leaving.

[Just1More]

_ they sure love their "traitor" Soto, don't they? i tell you again, you have GOT to love this site. _

YG and Nick Saban are/were motivated by money. How do you equate Soto spending her senior year at UL in any way equivalent? I find your calling a student-athlete a "traitor" a bit on the irresponsible side. I do not think you should drag a young person, whose reasons are not that apparent to me nor you, into the same discussion as coaches (employed grown-ups).

I still find it hard to believe you have a daughter at UL. You pretend to be an audience member, here for the purpose of entertainment. You just can't keep off the stage, can you?

[CajunRage]

Rage, let's think about this for a minute. Tony has done a outstanding job with the baseball program, but Yvette started her program from nothing and with nothing. She had the Cajuns competing against extremely strong opponents year in and year out, culminating in College World Series appearances and numerous accolades. To imply that what she accomplished while with the Cajuns is insignificant would be quite a mistake.

As for being a traitor, answer this question for me. Had she gone to coach at Southern Miss, would you still be this upset? I think she is a great coach and motivator, and hold no animosity towards her for leaving.

Her actions after leaving put the program in reverse. The program may have gotten to a point while she was there, but the damage she intentionally caused erased all of that. It's not like the Lotiefs inherited a powerhouse. They had to rebuild it. Yes, what she accomplished with the Cajuns was significant, but her total effect on the program is insignificant in my opinion.

If I work my whole life to retire on $25M and then blow it gambling, my life's work, even though I earned a fortune, was pretty pointless don't you think?

[Zeebart21]

Its all about the plaque. Poor thing hasn't gotten over it yet.

I'll never tell.

Z

[Frenchie35]

_ You guys are much more than simply "competive" in softball and you are a player on the national scene. I think most reasonable LSU fans have no problem seeing that as a fact.

As to the "traitor" thing, why is it ok for a coach to move from the Cowboys to the Cajuns without having a negative label affixed to their back but not ok to move from the Cajuns to the Tigers?

Best of luck to both teams in the regional. _

Like you not calling YG a "traitor" it is not up to us calling him a "traitor". We will leave it up to the Cowboys if they so desire.

[Hammer58]

_ they sure love their "traitor" Soto, don't they? i tell you again, you have GOT to love this site. _

Apples and oranges.

As I recall, Yvette kicked Soto and Hollis off the team (as reported in the Daily Revelle) before Soto decided to transfer here. Soto then inquired about transfering here. Yvette late decided to let Hollis stay. Its all documented in newspaper articles with dates so you can fit the timeline together. But, hey, don't let facts get in the way of your agenda, sissy.